At the SEC's Kickoff '85 in Birmingham, Crimson Tide center Wes Neighbors predicts Alabama will be vastly improved over last year's disappointing 5-6 finish, the first losing season for Alabama since 1957. "We're tired of making excuses," says Neighbors. "It's payback time for Alabama." Neighbors joins head coach Ray Perkins and teammate Kerry Goode at the first SEC Kickoff function which replaces the old Skywriter's Tour.

Springfield College's Guy Lowman coached one year and his 1910 team broke even at 4-4, including a 9-0 Thanksgiving Day win over Washington and Lee, a team coached by Doc Pollard. Farley Moody starred in the win kicking a field goal (now worth three points) and scoring a TD on 50-yard punt return. The touchdown was still worth five points.Springfield College's Guy Lowman coached one year and his 1910 team broke even at 4-4, including a 9-0 Thanksgiving Day win over Washington and Lee, a team coached by Doc Pollard. Farley Moody starred in the win kicking a field goal (now worth three points) and scoring a TD on 50-yard punt return. The touchdown was still worth five points.